23 June 2017

This wreath I created three years ago has been one of the most popular posts on the blog so I have decided to re-post the tutorial to help with the many questions I am currently getting :)
The original tutorial can be found on Catch My Party.

It's a super easy project. Enjoy!

The paper stars are really easy to make and here is a tutorial to re-create the wreath.

Supplies:
Wreath (I used a wire wreath but took out the inner and outer rings to make it thinner)
Red, white, blue card stock (I found the lovely blue one at Michael's)Star template you can download here
Scissors
Hot glue gun
Ribbon
Optional: A scorer for easier folding
Optional: Distress Ink (I used the color Frayed Burlap)

Use the template to cutout stars in three different sizes
For each star, score from one point to opposite inner angle like shown by the line.
Repeat for all 5 points.
Fold on every line.
Pinch each point to get the 3D effect (it helps to pinch the points two by two)

If you wish to distress the stars, simply use a small sponge or applicator to apply the Distress Ink. I started by making the fold lines dark and then applied some lighter stains in between the points.

Once you have a selection of stars ready, you can hot glue them to the wire frame. Use a ribbon to hang (I used red burlap).

6 June 2016

To celebrate the end of the school year we organised a Strawberry themed picnic with some school friends. The strawberry desserts were a huge success :)

I loved putting together this simple event. Picnics always feel so relaxed...

We had a selection and sandwiches and Pasta Salad but strawberries were the real star of the show. We had Eton Mess (strawberries, whipped cream and meringue), Strawberries with chocolate ganache dip and my daughter's favourite strawberry biscuits (Jammy dodgers).

20 May 2016

Well it will come as no surprise to anyone who knows my little boy that he requested a Superhero Birthday Party this year!!! He has been obsessed with the Superhero Lego range for the past few months... in fact I believe we must have pretty much all the sets now!